DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks players Dereck Lively II and PJ Washington attended a Raising Cane’s event on Wednesday to work a “shift.” Raising Cane’s is a partner and sponsor of the Mavericks, and Lively and Washington both attended the event and served food to customers and signed memorabilia.
The Dallas Mavericks had a shot at getting their second NBA championship banner last June, but they failed to have a proper answer to whatever the Boston Celtics threw their way.
Looking to build on a promising rookie campaign, in which Dereck Lively II averaged 8.8 points and 6.9 rebounds for a Dallas Mavericks squad that reached the NBA Finals, the 2022-23 Duke basketball center has been consistently efficient and productive in preseason play thus far.
Miami Heat rookie Kel’el Ware has drawn attention after his first preseason performance, sparking comparisons to Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II.
Dereck Lively II has shown that he can do almost everything on the court by now, has high IQ, vision and can handle the ball. Who does that remind you of?
Dallas Mavericks fans were pleasantly shocked to see Dereck Lively II dribble all the way up the court and score during Monday’s pre-season opener against the Memphis Grizzlies.
DALLAS — Dereck Lively II displayed signs of stardom during the 2023-24 season. His future is bright without question. Lively already established a reputation as a reliable rim-protector and electric dunker.
Dereck Lively II promises to be more than just a role player in his sophomore campaign with the Mavs.
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić apparently supplemented his NBA salary when he nailed a full-courter at the team's "Fan Jam" event Sunday. Dončić said on…
The Dallas Mavericks had their annual "Fan Jam" event on Sunday and at the end of the night, their fans got to witness Luka Doncic pull off yet another absurd trick shot.
The Dallas Mavericks recently named Dereck Lively II as the starting center. Lively II, 20, is an NBA rookie on the rise after being named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team and advancing to the NBA Finals, both in 2024.
The second year center surprised his rookie season, and can build on that to place himself in real conversations this season. It was a short 12 months ago that we were asking whether Dereck Lively II could earn head coach Jason Kidd’s trust to get consistent minutes on a team trying to making it back to the playoffs.
The Dallas Mavericks will enter the 2024-25 season with high expectations. After advancing to the 2024 NBA Finals and losing, the Mavs want to get back to the title series and win.
Dirk Nowitzki was speaking to the media at the 'Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic,' an event held on Saturday alongside various former and current Dallas Mavericks players such as Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, and more.
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II in many ways served as the Dallas Mavericks' heart (both on and off the floor) during their run to the NBA Finals.
His impact was evident during the Mavericks' rout of the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II was quite literally perfect throughout the Western Conference Finals.
The Dallas Mavericks will have a little help as they try to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5.
Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively is listed as questionable to play Thursday in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
The 20-year-old has been a big-impact player for Dallas as a rookie this season.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II suffered a frightening injury during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night, and his status going forward remains in question.
Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively departed Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday night with what the team labeled a neck sprain. Lively was injured during the second quarter when he fell backward in the lane and was inadvertently kneed in the head by Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns.
Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively on Sunday entered concussion protocol after taking a huge blow to the head during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves.
Nobody’s perfect. Except Dereck Lively II in the Western Conference Finals. Lively still hasn’t missed through 13 quarters, shooting 3-for-3 in the first quarter of Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Former Duke star Dereck Lively II announced his mother, Kathy Drysdale, passed away Friday. She was 53. Drysdale – a former Penn State women’s basketball star – was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and battled the disease for 11 years.
DALLAS — Dereck Lively II returned to the Dallas Mavericks lineup on Monday after a five-game absence caused by a left ankle sprain. He provided six rebounds, 12 rebounds, and one assist in 26 minutes, helping the Mavs to achieve a 125-120 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
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